This weekend was all about outside spring cleaning. It’s really the first weekend we’ve had with decent warm weather! We started tackling some of the items on our spring cleanup to do list, like deweeding the drive with a garden torch and even started on the garden, planting potatoes. What fun! » Read more...
Did you ever do Shrinky Dinks as a kid? Did you know that you can get the shrink plastic for FREE?! Check your recycle bin and create a cute charm bracelet or necklace for Mother’s Day! » Read more...
Spring is here! And so are my tiled background patterns of flowers and butterflies. Download for free today! » Read more...
Who doesn’t love to color?! Here are a few variations of coloring pages you can download for free. Maybe they’ll even inspire you to create your own Zentangle or abstract coloring pages! » Read more...
Who doesn’t love stamping? The colors, the designs, the simplicity of it all. You can leave as-is or color them in. And it’s fun for any age! But the cheap stamp pads for kids are thick and gunky and make cleanup a drag. Why not make your own ink pads in any color you want, without using paint? It’s non-toxic, in fact, it’s edible (that’s a hint). While you’re at it, make some custom stamps to go with your custom colors to create truly one-of-a-kind art! » Read more...
Have you done your spring cleaning yet? Have you done your semi-annual inspection of your house and yard? I’ve created the ultimate home maintenance and spring cleaning checklist as a free PDF download. » Read more...
String art seems to be making a bit of a comeback, but with cooler designs and more varieties of colors than ever before! This is a great DIY project for all skill levels. You can make it really easy and abstract, or with a more precise, well-thought-out pattern. See our step-by-step instructions for an easy abstract work of art! » Read more...
Do you ever sit and color with your kids and secretly enjoy it? Wish you had more challenging designs to color? You aren’t alone. Even if you don’t have kids, you’ll want to check out this list of coloring book for adults. Coloring is the new hobby for adults to help them relax. Give it a try! » Read more...
Do your 18″ dolls (American Girl, Our Generation,…) need better-fitting underwear? Here’s a free pattern for making undies that fit. Includes lots of hints for working with knits and doll-size patterns. Upcycle your daughters’ old undies so she’ll always remember her favorites! Can be used for bikini bottom too! » Read more...
I really do love a great bargain. I stop at yard sales, go to thrift stores, and always check out the clearance section at a store. I regularly do my grocery shopping at Meijer, which is dangerous, because they don’t just sell food. They have a craft section. I almost always allow time to check it out. I know I … » Read more…
